A violent rollover crash occurred in downtown Los Angeles involved five individuals and tragically resulted in the death of an 18-year-old male. The incident took place at the cross streets of Broadway and Cesar Chavez Avenue, in close proximity to the entry point for the Chinatown district. The event transpired at 12:40 a.m. on a Saturday.
According to a detailed report, two vehicles were part of this event. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) clarified that one of these, which had been driving west on Cesar Chavez Avenue, collided with the second that was moving north on Broadway. The male teen, who was in the second automobile, was transferred to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead.
The LAPD shared updates that the operator of the first vehicle, which was proceeding west on Cesar Chavez Avenue, left the area post the incident, making this a felony hit-and-run situation. As of the current update, a precise suspect description is missing.
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) indicated that three patients, including two who had to be extracted, were transported in life-threatening condition. Unfortunately, there remains a lack of knowledge regarding the rest of the involved individuals conditions, as police were unable to provide a follow-up on their situations early on Saturday afternoon.
It was observed that immediate aftermath of the accident was dramatic with one vehicle upturned on the sidewalk, while the other endured severe damage. By 6 a.m. that Saturday, police had tidied up the scene.
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